Estepona’s Star Attraction: The Village at Valle Romano

Marbella has long been celebrated as the jet-set resort in Southern Spain. But now it’s the neighbouring Costa del Sol town of Estepona that’s enjoying the attention of a firmament of world class sporting superstars.

The Village, an exciting new property development within the spectacular Valle Romano resort - the largest and most complete residential development currently under construction in southern Spain - offers a series of unique lifestyle advantages that are attracting a long-list of celebrity purchasers from the world of sport.

Sheltered by the Sierra Bermeja mountain range, residents of The Village will enjoy the best of Andalusian living just minutes from the beach. Comprising 1,100 apartments in a prime location, bordering one of the estate!s two PGA championship-standard, 18-hole golf courses, The Village, will offer a unique combination of A-list leisure facilities at outstanding value for money.

Sporting Heroes
Among the exciting facilities acting like a magnet for sporting celebrities such as Spain’s Seve Ballesteros, is a Football Academy directed by England team goal-keeper Paul Robinson, a sports complex, three swimming pools, a luxury spa and a sumptuous 5-star hotel. The spectacular clubhouse enjoys panoramic views across palm-filled countryside to the glistening Mediterranean.

Endorsed by no less than ten English Premiership, Championship and Scottish Premier football clubs, with the area’s enviable year-round climate, The Village is all set to become a popular warm-weather training ground for a host of leading European football teams, and is proving to be a sound purchase for football fans and property investors alike. Among the clubs who have given The Village their seal of approval are Aston Villa, Bolton Wanderers, Celtic, Rangers, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United, and the list is set to continue growing next season.

Living the A-List Lifestyle
Along with a growing list of sporting purchasers, residents of The Village will be able to rub shoulders with the likes of Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling, England goal-keeper, Paul Robinson, Fulham Captain Michael Brown, Blackburn’s David Bentley, and Ireland player, Ian Harte. Meanwhile, at Valle Romano, several of Real Madrid’s galácticos have already purchased properties along with a number of leading sporting icons from around the globe.

Completing the luxurious celebrity lifestyle on offer at The Village will be the superb restaurants, designer shops and hotel facilities within Valle Romano itself and the resort’s proximity to hotspots such as Laguna Village, Puro Beach and world famous, jet-set marina, Puerto Banús. Just a few minutes’walk to the beach and a five-minute drive to the thriving port of Estepona, residents of The Village will be living or holidaying in a first division resort.

Even more attractive is the down-to-earth price tag that comes along with the high-life on offer at The Village. Prices for two bedroom luxury apartments and penthouses, fully furnished in a fresh, contemporary style, start at just "215,000. Due for completion in early 2009, The Village issetting a precedent among Costa del Sol properties and is the fastest-selling development in the region.

The resort of Estepona itself combines the charm of a bustling Andalusian town with top-class Blue flag beaches, luxury beach clubs, 5-star hotels, spas, designer shopping, superb restaurants, bars and venues for live entertainment as well as myriad natural attractions. With Malaga, Gibraltar and Jerez airports all within an hour’s drive, The Village is a truly accessible jet-set destination.

For further information, visit thevillagespain.com.